Human Rights Watch has honoured 48 writers from 24 countries with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants. According to Human Rights Watch, these writers were selected for their commitment to free expression and the courage they showed in the face of persecution. Among the award winners are journalists, … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch honours 48 writers with 2011 Hellman/Hammett grants
UNESCO Audiovisual E-Platform is now open to professional independent producers and broadcasters
UNESCO initiated Audiovisual E-Platform, a multicultural online catalogue, has now been operationalized and is now open to all professional independent producers and broadcasters. This online audiovisual platform aims at promoting the international distribution of television content from South to … [Read more...] about UNESCO Audiovisual E-Platform is now open to professional independent producers and broadcasters
Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy
The Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world. Through litigation, advocacy, research, and technical assistance, the Justice Initiative promotes human rights and builds legal capacity for open societies. The initiative promotes … [Read more...] about Open Society Foundation’s Justice Initiative seeks proposals to fund Protection of Minorities and Media Freedom Program in Italy
Request for Proposals: DRL announces Fundamental Freedoms Fund for International Organizations
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the US State Department has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fundamental Freedoms Fund from organizations interested in implementing large, country-specific projects that will address new challenges as they unfold on the ground in … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: DRL announces Fundamental Freedoms Fund for International Organizations
Nominations and applications invited for the International Writers Project Fellowships
The Brown University’s International Writers Project Fellowship if for established creative writers who are persecuted in their home countries or are actively prevented from pursuing free expression in their literary art. Both nominations and applications can be submitted for this opportunity. The … [Read more...] about Nominations and applications invited for the International Writers Project Fellowships
Human Rights Watch / Hellman-Hammett Grants
Human Rights Watch administers the Hellman/Hammett grant program for writers all around the world who have been victims of political persecution and are in financial need. The program is financed by the estate of the playwright Lillian Hellman with grants given in her name and that of her long-time … [Read more...] about Human Rights Watch / Hellman-Hammett Grants
UNESCO invites nominations for the World Press Freedom Prize 2011
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2011 honours a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if this involved risk. UNESCO invites Member States, regional and international … [Read more...] about UNESCO invites nominations for the World Press Freedom Prize 2011
InfoDev seeking expression of interest for Mobile Social Networking Activities
InfoDev has issued a request for proposals particularly for NGOs, CBOs and other voluntary organizations for Mobile Social Networking Activities in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Mobile Social Networking Activities is part of the joint program called Creating Sustainable … [Read more...] about InfoDev seeking expression of interest for Mobile Social Networking Activities
OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups
The Information Program is an initiative of the Open Society Institute (OSI) established “to increase public access to knowledge, facilitate civil society communication and protect civil liberties and the freedom to communicate in the digital environment.” It is focused upon enhancing the … [Read more...] about OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups
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Access to Knowledge Under the Access to Knowledge, the focus areas are Intellectual Property Reform, Open Access Initiative, Open Educational Resources, Open Access to Law and eIFL.net. The Intellectual Property Reform area works to reduce barriers to access, production and exchange of knowledge … [Read more...] about OSI’s Information Program supporting NGOs and Civil Society Groups -2
